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Also Real-Time with Pause and Aliens, like UFO: Aftershock.
- $3.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- 2014
Games like UFO: Aftershock
- 17 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked UFO: Aftershock also play
The closest matches to UFO: Aftershock: UFO: Aftermath, UFO: Afterlight, Polaris Sector, X-COM: Apocalypse, and Galactic Civilizations III. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02- $6.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- 2014
Rank 03Why this
Shares resource management with UFO: Aftershock.
- $39.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- 2016
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Galactic Civilizations III
Why this: Shares faction diplomacy with UFO: Aftershock.
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Sid Meier's Civilization®: Beyond Earth™
Why this: Also Aliens and Space, like UFO: Aftershock.
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UFO: Extraterrestrials Gold
Why this: Also Aliens and Tactical, like UFO: Aftershock.
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- Released: 2014
- Developer: ALTAR Interactive
- Price: $3.99checked Nov 7
- 73% of 82 reviews
- Genres: Strategy
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Class based progression allows deep customization
- Diplomacy with human factions unlocks strategic advantages
- Pauseable realtime combat reduces stress
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Contemplative
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Reviewers mention these as similar to UFO: Aftershock
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
XCOM: Enemy Unknown
Why this: Also Aliens and Tactical, like UFO: Aftershock.
X-COM: UFO Defense
Why this: Shares resource management with UFO: Aftershock.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below UFO: Aftershock at current Steam store prices.
Anomaly 2
Why this: Shares resource management with UFO: Aftershock.
X3: Reunion
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as UFO: Aftershock.
SPACECOM
Why this: Also Space and Tactical, like UFO: Aftershock.
Galaxy Squad
Why this: Also Aliens and Space, like UFO: Aftershock.
About UFO: Aftershock
The closest matches to UFO: Aftershock: UFO: Aftermath, UFO: Afterlight, Polaris Sector, X-COM: Apocalypse, and Galactic Civilizations III. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If UFO: Aftershock is your kind of game, the closest matches are UFO: Aftermath, UFO: Afterlight and Polaris Sector — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and contemplative, and single out its class based progression and diplomatic trust system. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About UFO: Aftershock: UFO: Aftershock is a combination of tactical squad combat and global strategy that enhances and expands upon its prequel, UFO: Aftermath.
Is UFO: Aftershock worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 73% of 82 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $3.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 30 h when they wrote their review.
- Not supported on Steam Deck.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Class based progression allows deep customization
- Diplomacy with human factions unlocks strategic advantages
- Pauseable realtime combat reduces stress
- Territory expansion and resource chains feel rewarding
People who play it also play: UFO: Aftermath, UFO: Afterlight, Polaris Sector
Frequently asked about UFO: Aftershock
Can I run it?
Does UFO: Aftershock work on Steam Deck?
UFO: Aftershock is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does UFO: Aftershock cost?
UFO: Aftershock is listed on Steam at 3.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to UFO: Aftershock?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside UFO: Aftershock are UFO: Aftermath, UFO: Afterlight, Polaris Sector.
Who developed UFO: Aftershock?
UFO: Aftershock was developed by ALTAR Interactive and published by Fulqrum Publishing.